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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2001 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Charles A. Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Pete Lewis,
and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Rich Wagner was excused
from attendance.
Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John
Fletcher, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director
Christine Engler, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, City Attorney
Michael J. Reynolds, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim
Kelly, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - DECA Week
Mayor Booth presented a proclamation declaring
October 14-20, 2001 as DECA Week in the city of
Auburn to Auburn Senior High School DECA students
Amy Boulanger and Michelle Stover.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
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D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the removal of the Finance
Department's request to surplus computer equipment. The Police
Department's request to surplus twenty-three wall panels was also
removed from the agenda pursuant to the Municipal Services
Committee recommendation.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Steve Brown. 5512 Lakeland Hills Way SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Brown read a letter dated September 22, 2001 addressed to
Police Chief Jim Kelly from DeeDee Brown thanking the
department for their efforts to enforce the speed limit on Lakeland
Hills Way. Mr. Brown provided a copy of the letter for the record.
Mr. Brown reported that before the letter could be mailed, an article
appeared in the September 26, 2001 South County Journal
describing a five mile per hour raise in the speed limit on Lakeland
Hills Way. Mr. Brown spoke against raising the speed limit on
Lakeland Hills Way and urged the City to return the speed limit to
30 mph. Mr. Brown presented a petition signed by approximately
27 individuals opposing the recent increase in the speed limit on
Lakeland Hills Way.
Public Works Director Engler reported the City is conducting a
study to determine the appropriate speed limit for the entire corridor
once the Lake Tapps Parkway East is complete. The study will not
be completed until the end of November. In response to a
preliminary study and the temporary closure of A Street SE, the
City increased the speed limit on Lakeland Hills Way to 35 mph to
accommodate the estimated 18,000 vehicles that will be detoured
to Lakeland Hills Way.
Councilmember Lewis requested that the Council refer the matter
back to the Public Works Committee for further study.
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Mayor Booth referred the Lakeland Hills Way speed limit issue to
the Public Works Committee for further study and recommendation.
Mayor Booth stated that the speed limit on Lakeland Hills Way
would return to 30 mph in the interim.
Bob Strong, 5519 Lakeland Hills Way SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Strong spoke against the increase in the speed limit on
Lakeland Hills Way SE. He also objected to the differing speed
limits on Lakeland Hills Ways SE.
Steve Brown, 5512 Lakeland Hills Way SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Brown suggested the City consider braking distance and night
vision factors as part of the Lakeland Hills Way speed study.
Lois Hartshorn, 5620 Lakeland Hills Way, Auburn, WA
Ms. Hartshorn reported that many drivers travel faster than the
posted 30 mph speed limit on Lakeland Hills Way. She spoke
against raising the speed limit on Lakeland Hills Way.
DeeDee Brown, 5512 Lakeland Hills Way SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Brown spoke against raising the speed limit on Lakeland Hills
Way.
Chris Harris, 5426 Lakeland Hills Way SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Harris spoke in favor of installing crosswalks on Lakeland Hills
Way. Mr. Harris presented a handout containing recommendations
against Lakeland Hills Way speed limit increase.
Councilmember Poe noted that Auburn City Code 10.12.120 does
not identify Lakeland Hills Way as an arterial. He suggested the
Public Works Committee review City Code Chapter 10. 12 to clarify
its provisions. Councilmember Lewis concurred with
Councilmember Poe's comments.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen inquired whether the City has a leasing agency for the
commercial space at the transit center. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss advised that the leasing agent for the
City is Northwest Corporate Real Estate.
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Ms. Haugen also spoke against raising the speed limit on Lakeland
Hills Way. She spoke regarding the difficulty in crossing Lakeland
Hills Way.
Gene Cerino, 1402 22nd Street NE #536, Auburn, WA
Mr. Cerino spoke regarding the need for speed control devices in
residential neighborhoods to discourage drivers from using
residential streets as alternates for clogged arterials.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen spoke in favor of speed control devices in residential
areas.
Dixie Pepe, resident of Palisades Mobile Home Park, 3501 Auburn
Way South #29, Auburn, WA, and Linda Smith, whose father
resides in Palisades Mobile Home Park
Ms. Pepe spoke on behalf of residents of mobile home parks in the
city of Auburn. Ms. Pepe presented the Council with a folder of
information on the major mobile home parks in Auburn including
resident comments relating to rent increases, park maintenance,
and cost of utilities. She urged the Council to support residents of
mobile home parks in their effort to pass laws that will protect their
rights and preserve affordable housing in Auburn.
Ms. Pepe also noted that the City mistakenly charged storm
drainage fees to five residences of the Palisades Mobile Home
Park. The City refunded three years of storm drainage fees. Ms.
Pepe requested that the City refund six years of her storm drainage
fees. Ms. Pepe presented the Council with a list of the five
residents that were overcharged. Public Works Director Engler
indicated she and Finance Director Coleman would investigate the
charges.
The Community Center Advisory Committee report was delivered
at this time. See Item VIII.A of these minutes for a summary of the
report.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe repoded the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00 PM. The Committee removed Police Department
surplus property from the consent agenda. The Committee
discussed the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, which is
recommended for public hearing on October 15, 2001. The
Committee received presentations on the Airport budget and solid
waste rate recommendations. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 15, 2001 at
5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 24, 2001. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 5589, accepting a grant from the School's Out
Consortium/YVVCA. The Committee received 2002 budget
presentations from the Planning and Parks Departments. The
Committee also discussed the gateway study and the proposed
sensitive areas ordinance. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
October 8, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Vice Chair Lewis reported the Public Works Committee met
September 24, 2001. The Committee discussed public works
projects, the Lakeland Hills Way speed evaluation, 2002 Budget
review, the traffic impact of a project located in Algona, and the
capital project status report. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for October 8, 2001 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met at 6:00 this
evening. The Committee approved consent agenda items, as
modified. The Committee also received 2002 Preliminary Budget
presentations from Human Resources, Legal, and Finance. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
October 15, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 17, 2001 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 304611 through 304992 in the
amount of $1,407,877.96 and dated October 1, 2001.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 264718 to 264891 in the amount of
$314,862.16 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $761,254.52 for a grand total of $1,076,116.68 for
the pay period covering September 13, 2001 to September
26, 2001.
C. Contract Administration
1. Professional Services Agreement with W & H Pacific
A3.16.9
City Council to approve Professional Services Agreement
No. AG-C-153 between the City and W & H Pacific for work
related to Storm Facility Conditions Survey and Analysis.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
F5.4.1
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October
15, 2001 to receive public comment on a Department of
Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of
$51,434 and City matching funds in the amount of $5,715 to
pay overtime costs for activities associated with the
Community Oriented Policing Program.
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council review.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council review.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5589
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a contract with School's Out
Consortium/YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish
County to accept Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in
grant funds to cover operational and training costs to
continue the Afterschool Program at Mt. Baker Middle
School.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5589.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3387
04.4,2, 03.11.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute
an Agreement with Auburn Respite Program to provide
respite for caregivers of the elderly and others in need of 24-
hour care in the Auburn area.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3387,
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3390
F5.4.3.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
approve and submit an application in the amount of
$1,237,000 (One Million Two Hundred Thirty-seven
Thousand Dollars) for Section 108 funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the
purpose of obtaining Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds for
the purchase of 14,000 square feet of commercial space
located in the Sound Transit parking garage to provide
employment opportunities for low income people and to
assist in the revitalization of the community's downtown
core.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3390.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Community Center Advisory Committee Report
Ms. Lynn Norman, 10842 SE 326th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Norman, the Co-Chair of the Mayor's Community Center
Advisory Committee to study the community center prospects for
the City of Auburn, presented a summary of the Committee's
findings and recommendations. Ms. Norman introduced
Committee members: Co-Chair Gary Masterjohn, Bill Peloza, Heidi
Wood, Jean Asplund, Steve Schoos, Laird Chambers, Doug Carr,
Joan Mason, Deanna Briese, Ann Baunach, Kevin Chapman,
Deanna Keiser, Gene Cerino, Roger Thordarson, AI Rossi, Lynn
Christian and Bill Kyle.
The purpose of the Committee was to study the YMCA's offer to
join with the City to construct a community center in Auburn and
determine the community's needs and interest. The Committee's
mission was to assess the need, viability and community support
for a community center using a fair and open process that includes
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significant public involvement and examines a variety of models
and concepts of community centers. The Committee served as a
fact-finding group that would make a recommendation to the Mayor
and Council.
The Committee adopted a five-month work plan using two sub-
committees. Heidi Wood chaired a sub-committee charged with
facilities inventory. Bill Peloza chaired a sub-committee on public
involvement. The Committee utilized community surveys,
community information forums, site visits, and presentations by
private interests and technical experts.
The Committee focused on serving the residents of Auburn,
compared an inventory of existing facilities with an analysis of
Auburn residents' interests and needs, ensured securing equitable
value for public dollars, considered opportunities to maximize the
services available to citizens, and implemented a fair and open
process.
The facilities inventory sub-committee discovered there is a
shortage of facilities during peak hours and that the availability of
meeting places is not keeping pace with population growth. The
Committee discovered that joint ownership and operation
arrangements are rare.
The community survey showed overwhelming support for: 1) the
development of a community center in Auburn; 2) use of public
funds to develop a community center; and 3) for City action to
include private or nonprofit and public partnership regarding
funding and operations. The community survey showed the order
and interest of the age appropriate for programs: 1) teenagers, 2)
adult populations, 3) elementary, 4) preschool, and 5) seniors.
Findings of the community survey regarding facilities, programs
and uses: 1) swimming, 2) fitness, 3) teen after school programs, 4)
basketball leagues, 5) teen late night events, 6) holiday events and
festivals, 7) computer lab, 8) large banquet and event facilities.
Other recommended facility needs include 1 ) family aquatic center,
2) multi-use gym with a walking track, 3) dance/aerobic room, 4)
cardiovascular equipment, 5) weight training room, 6) locker rooms
and showers, 7) arts and crafts rooms, 8) small meeting room (25-
50 occupancy), 9) a large meeting room (51-100 occupancy).
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Other recommended needs include consideration for a banquet
and events room possibly as a multi-purpose room.
The Committee recommended that the City's community center
should be constructed in Les Gove Park. The community center
should be constructed in one construction phase. The Committee
expressed concern that a phased project would increase the cost
of the facility and that future administrations would have different
priorities.
The Committee developed three scenarios for ownership and
financing. The first preferred scenario includes full ownership of
the community center by the City. With full ownership there are
also three operating options: a) City operates all programs and
services, b) the City operates some and subcontracts some to area
providers, or c) the City subcontracts all operating responsibilities.
For options b and c, the Committee supports the idea of engaging
the services of a number of partners. The second scenario, which
was a close second to the first, involves the dual ownership of the
community center with the City of Auburn and a second entity
serving as joint owners. The Committee suggested the City could
partner or contract with an entity to operate the aquatic facility and
the City would operate the "dry" side, which would be devoted to
city services. Emerging as a strong alternate choice for the
Committee is an ownership scenario that involved shared
ownership with the City of Auburn and another entity, For example,
the City could partner with another organization on the aquatic
facility, but also build a separate banquet, multi-purpose or gym
space. The facilities could be adjoining or in separate structures.
The third scenario emerged as a low priority and involved equitable
partnership between the City of Auburn and a second partnering
entity. The third scenario was not a close third in the ranking by
the Committee.
The Committee concluded, based on public input, there is a
significant community need, interest and support for exploring the
development of a community center in Auburn. There exists strong
citizen support for using public funds to build the facility. The
support by citizens also extends to exploring possibilities for
combining both private and public funds under a partnership. The
preference of the Committee is that the City of Auburn function as
the sole owner of a new community center, with flexibility for
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operations. The Committee's close second choice involves shared
ownership of the community center with the City of Auburn and a
second entity. The Committee voted unanimously that they would
be willing to raise their taxes to support the development of a
community center, and that they would also step forward to
express that support to the community.
Ms. Norman indicated a desire for the Committee and the
consultant to hold a study session with the Council to review the full
report. Mayor Booth thanked the Committee members for their
work. Mayor Booth suggested that Monday, October 29, 2001 may
be scheduled for a Council study session to discuss the
Committee's report.
B. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 PM.
APPROVED THE t 5"I~""DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor elle Daskam, City Clerk
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